Now Daddy...

While Son and his Family were here we went to the local BBQ joint as I mentioned previously. While we were dining our little Diamond was jabbering away, looking everyone over and in general having a good time. Our order was delivered and the feasting began. Little One had chicken strips and just plain attacked them. She was attempting to eat the chicken out of the inside of the crust. Mom finally gave her a hand with the decrusting process. While we were eating the little Diamond stopped, pointed her little index finger at her Daddy and soundly told him off about something. Of course we don't speak her language but the tone and facial expression let us know her Dad was in trouble for something! I can forecast a handful of problem in say, 8-10 years. If I ever get ahead financially, I will be packing up and moving to their state so I can see this little princess a whole lot more. I just kills me when the leave, knowing it will be a long spell before I see them again.

A Jewel Of A Visit

OK, I know that I haven't been around for a week or so. You see, I have been a very busy grandpa. Our Son and his family came for a visit and little Diamond kept us jumpin'.

Here's the little cutey wearing her daddy's Glock cap(heaven help me). Sorry for the poor pic quality. She is a fast mover and sometimes we just couldn't capture the image that we wanted.

She is the best behaving baby I have ever seen. She went with us on a tour of the Boulevard Beer Brewery and never had a bad moment. Her momma even got congrats from the guide.

She was even good at the photographers studio.

Here she is in her Granma's old rocking chair from her own childhood.

We had a very busy week, what with the dinners, cookouts and visits that we had. The new family made it to grandma's family reunion and left from there. With a truck packed to the gills, they set out for home in Virginia. With a side trip to the Wild Turkey Distillery in Kentucky, they both had to be back on duty by Thursday.

Both parents are in the Navy. Mom gets out in January and Son has been approved for re-enlistment. He thinks he's going to sign up for two more years.

We sure wish we could see them more often!